These amazing Star Wars sculptures are made out of junk

There’s an old saying that goes “I don’t know art, but I know what I like.” Regardless of whether or not you know art, you’re definitely going to like these amazing Star Wars sculptures. They’re from upcycled bits from discarded typewriters, keyboards, washing machines, and innumerable other unexpected sources.

This is the work of self-proclaimed “junk artist” Gabriel Dishaw. You may have seen one of his pieces before. Dishaw’s art has been making the rounds online for a few years now, routinely popping up on geeky websites whenever Gabriel has a new piece to share. He’s done skulls and shoes and even corporate commissions for companies like Vizio, but it’s his Star Wars series that really caught our attention.

He finished off his first Darth Vader in 2012 and has completed several cool variations since then. He’s re-envisioned Vader as a tank, a horrifying android spider, a samurai, and even steampunk-style. According to Gabriel, it’s all about paying homage to “one of the baddest villains of all time.”

More recently, Gabriel’s been working on the character I always pretended to be as a young Star Wars fan: Boba Fett. The details in his sculptures are incredible, and they put a wonderfully geeky spin on the ‘one man’s trash is another man’s treasure’ thing. Gabriel has kindly agreed to let us share some more images with you, so be sure to check them out in the gallery!

If you’ve got a bit of cash to spare, you can make one of Gabriel’s upcycled creations your own. Some of his sculptures sell for as little as $400, though you’re going to have to spend closer to $1,000 to claim a Star Wars bust. If you can justify it, though, these are truly amazing works that any true geek would be proud to display in their home.